South Melbourne vs Vanuatu United: result 5-2 and analysis
OFC Pro LeagueGroup stage · Matchday 2Kick-off on February 8, 2026 at 01:30 AM (UTC)Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
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What was the result of South Melbourne vs Vanuatu United?
South Melbourne won 5-2 on February 8, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 1′621189Vanuatu United
- 23′Lucas IngleseSouth Melbourne
- 45′Yuki UchidaSouth Melbourne
- 64′J. SwibelSouth Melbourne
- 71′621189Vanuatu United
- 83′J. SwibelSouth Melbourne
- 90′Andrico MesourouniSouth Melbourne
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, South Melbourne have 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats; Vanuatu United have 0, 3 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Bula(away) | 1-1 | OFC Pro League |
| Feb 1, 2026 | South Island United(away) | 3-3 | OFC Pro League |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Hekari United(away) | 5-0 | OFC Pro League |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Tahiti United(away) | 2-1 | OFC Pro League |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Marconi Stallions(home) | 2-0 | Australian Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Hekari United(away) | 2-2 | OFC Pro League |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Tahiti United(home) | 2-2 | OFC Pro League |
| Jan 23, 2026 | South Island United(away) | 1-2 | OFC Pro League |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Auckland FC 2(away) | 1-3 | OFC Pro League |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Bula(home) | 2-2 | OFC Pro League |
How many goals should we expect?
South Melbourne score 1.9 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Vanuatu United score 1.6 and concede 2.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne | 1.9 | 1.3 | 7 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
| Vanuatu United | 1.6 | 2.2 | 0 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
South Melbourne sit 2nd in OFC Pro League (25 points from 14 matches) and Vanuatu United sit 7th (13 points from 14 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2026 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | South Melbourne | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 18 | 25 |
| 7 | Vanuatu United | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 25 | 13 |
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Other matches in the same round
- Jan 31, 2026Vanuatu United2-2Tahiti United
- Jan 31, 2026Hekari United0-2Auckland FC 2
- Feb 1, 2026South Island United3-3South Melbourne
- Feb 1, 2026Bula1-0Solomon Kings
- Feb 3, 2026Tahiti United0-4Auckland FC 2
- Feb 3, 2026Hekari United2-2Vanuatu United
- Feb 4, 2026Solomon Kings0-0South Island United
- Feb 4, 2026Bula1-1South Melbourne